Predicting type 2 diabetes mellitus among fishermen in Cape Coast: a comparison between the FINDRISC score and the metabolic syndrome

ConclusionOur findings indicate that both FINDRISC (with a suitable cut-off value of 13.5) and MetS screening tools possess a good predictive capacity for the detection of T2DM. Additionally, FINDRISC can be employed to detect MetS in a high-risk population.

Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - October 8, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research